51 42 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Rear Door Trim Panel

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317
00 9 322

WARNING: Model With Side Airbag: Side airbag is mounted on door trim panel. Disconnect battery. Refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp-edged removal tools, risk of damage to airbag.

Press on point (A) and tilt out cover.

Release screw underneath.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 21 6AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

IMPORTANT: Replace damaged screws and nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Retaining Screw Under Cover

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Carefully lever caps (1) with special tool 00 9 322 out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Removing Caps From Door Trim Panel

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 42 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: Start unclipping at bottom.

Unclip clips (2) of door trim with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 3: Locating Door Trim Clips

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Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top from retainers (2).

Feed out door trim (1) from unlocking knob (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Door Trim Panel Retainers

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Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Tighten release lever (1).
Lever out lock (2).
Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation:

For fitting, press release lever (1) fully onto door trim panel.

Fig 5: View Of Release Lever

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WARNING: Model with side airbag: Disconnect plug connection on side airbag.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect from control unit.

Remove door trim panel (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection And Control Unit

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Installation:

All clips (1) are white.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

IMPORTANT: Make sure airbag badge is correctly fitted (risk of injury in event of airbag deployment). Refer to 51 42... REPLACING AIRBAG BADGE ON REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Fig 7: Locating Trim Clips

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Installation:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open door window.
Lock with vehicle key.
Check for ease-of-movement on retaining button linkage.
If necessary, align linkages.